Description
On the night of 11 January 1800, all 17 women, including Kyra Frosini, were executed by drowning in Lake Pamvotida by the order of Ali Pasha. The women were reportedly sewn in sacks and pushed in the lake from a boat in the night, which was at the time a form of execution for women in Islamic law practiced in Ottoman Empire.
The reason for the swift execution was reportedly the immediate rage that had occurred in the community because of the arrests, and the willingness of the next of kin of the accused to forgive their purported crimes. According to one version, Dimitrios Vasiliou had been given the question if he wished to continue to live with a prostitute (his wife), and he had answered yes.
Kyra Frosini and the other women were buried with all honors at the convent of St Anargyroi by the grace of her uncle bishop Gabriel. Reportedly, the women were regarded as martyrs of the Ottomans by their contemporary Greeks.
The case of Kyra Frosini has been portrayed in fiction as a novel, an opera, a film as well as in folk songs.
Kyra Frosini (1773 – 1801) – Painting work, miniature it is an excellent and collectible piece.
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The Antiques store “Lotus Gallery Art & Antiques” has many kinds of items from different countries! We have been cooperating for the last 30 years with the most reliable collectors of works of art. As well as with scholars and merchants across Europe! In addition, we have taken part in various exhibitions in Greece and abroad.
“Lotus Gallery Art & Antiques” – Antiques Athens, Greece, Kolonaki, is an excellent space that includes works of art and antiques from various countries.
Our collection includes unique collectibles, classic, old and modern paintings from many countries! And our rich collection includes paintings by some of the best Greek painters, and exceptional sculptures by Greek and foreign artists of global scope!
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